That's what we really mean by being feared on the football field. And not actually the player that fears him, it's the offensive coordinator that fears him or the running backs coach.
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You know, I'm an African-American quarterback. That may scare a lot of people because they - they haven't seen nothing that they can compare me to.
The quarterback is the most vulnerable one on the field. He's in an awkward position a lot of times when he throws the ball. So he does have to be protected. You lose a quarterback, you're in trouble. I don't know if they can make it too safe. I think health becomes an issue.
Any defensive coordinator is worried about two things: a running quarterback and a deep ball. You know, don't get beat deep and don't let the quarterback run, because a big part of your defense can't account for the quarterback as a runner, so he gets a free run.
Fear can be conquered. I became a better person and a better football player when I learned that lesson.
I'm afraid of being average. I have a real fear of being just another linebacker.
Once you're on the field, you're playing. You're not worried about anything other than doing your job to help your team.
I think fear is what keeps us from going over the edge. I mean, as a race car driver, I don't think what makes a good race car driver is a fearless person. I think it's somebody that is comfortable being behind the wheel of something that's somewhat out of control.
You can't put a running back in there and have him not know who to pick up. You can't get your quarterback hit.
I define fear as standing across the ring from Joe Louis and knowing he wants to go home early.
I don't fear anyone. We don't come to play in this sport.